Proverbs 18:19
“A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle.”
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Proverbs 18:19 Context
17He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him. 18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty. 19A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle. 20A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruite of his mouth; and with the increase of his lippes shall he be filled. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that loue it shall eate the fruite thereof.
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A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.
- King James Version
A brother offended {is harder to be won} than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A brother offended `is harder to be won' than a strong city; And `such' contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
- Basic English Bible
A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
- Darby Bible
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- Webster's Bible
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
- World English Bible
A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible